EMR Chapter 3 Questions and

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EMR Chapter 3 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

What is the primary purpose of the primary assessment?

• To gather detailed medical history

✔✔B) To identify and treat life-threatening conditions

• To perform a full body exam
• To transport the patient immediately

During the physical exam, you notice the patient’s skin is pale and clammy. This could indicate:

• Fever
• Allergic reaction

✔✔C) Shock

• Stroke

What does the “ABC” in patient assessment stand for?

• Airway, Blood pressure, Circulation

✔✔B) Airway, Breathing, Circulation 1 / 2

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• Airway, Breathing, Consciousness
• Alertness, Breathing, Circulation

Which of the following is considered a normal adult respiratory rate?

• 8-12 breaths per minute
• 30-40 breaths per minute

✔✔C) 12-20 breaths per minute

• 20-30 breaths per minute

What does the term “tachycardia” mean?

• Slow heart rate

✔✔B) Fast heart rate

• Irregular heart rhythm
• Absent pulse

Where is the best location to check a pulse in an unconscious adult?

• Radial artery

✔✔B) Carotid artery

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